sev-mard Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Well linguistically English isn't the best marker of correct usage and development. So that's hard to say, in English probably a fair amount of what you stated above, in other languages maybe not so much. We might just have to "google" it and see what comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Having taken Latin for 4 years I would expect that it comes from a form of the Latin word for "number." If that form is similar, for example, to the Spanish word "numero," then it would follow. But why would you chose to abbreviate the form from another language and how often does that occur? style_images/master/snapback.png It`s the same for French, I always thought that "no" was for numero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 But why would you chose to abbreviate the form from another language and how often does that occur? style_images/master/snapback.png e.g, i.e., etc., ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted January 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 anileve is to be blaimed for it... style_images/master/snapback.png I guess that must be the case since he chose to state in my Personal Corner thread. On the other hand, perhaps he was seeking an answer from a brilliant "WOMAN" who can unravel the mystery of this peculiar abbreviation. Guess who is responsible for this linguistic enigma? If you think about the connection between abnormalities and numbers you may arrive to the following conclusion. number Look up number at Dictionary.com 1297, "sum, aggregate of a collection," from Anglo-Fr. noumbre, from O.Fr. nombre, from L. numerus "a number, quantity," from PIE base *nem- "to divide, distribute, allot" (related to Gk. nemein "to deal out;" see nemesis). Meaning "symbol or figure of arithmatic value" is from c.1391. The meaning "musical selection" is from vaudeville theater programs, where acts were marked by a number. The verb meaning "to count" is from 1297. Number one "oneself" is from 1704 (mock-It. form numero uno attested from 1973); the biblical Book of Numbers (c.1400, L. Numeri, Gk. Arithmoi) so called because it begins with a census of the Israelites. No., "abbreviation for 'number,' " is from It. numero. Slang number one and number two for "urinate" and "defecate" attested from 1902. Number cruncher is 1966, of machines; 1971, of persons. To get or have (someone's) number "have someone figured out" is attested from 1853. The numbers "illegal lottery" is from 1897, Amer.Eng. Jes I can be terrible at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 I was gone. Now I am back. Today, I've compensated for my recent lack of participation with an overwhelming quantity of useless posts. I go home now and bury myself in a bottle of beer and some bad smoking sticks. And for those who seem to remember correctly they are Virginias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvestaked Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 And for those who seem to remember correctly they are Virginias. style_images/master/snapback.png Ha! My memory rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 I've started celebrating Lincoln's birthday early. Tonight I am drinking chilled sake, a very national drink of a very international individual. I am used to drinking hot sake, but tonight is special. I think I prefer it over wine these days. The only thing missing is some raw fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Quensidently I just came back from drinking cold sake and eating a raw fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 It's no wonder I've promoted you as my Papa. Next time try to be a good pseudo-parent and take your pseudo-daughter with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 how is monday jutik jan? I'll be in new york Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anileve Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Monday is very spiffy for me! How about after 7:30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sev-mard Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 I've started celebrating Lincoln's birthday early. Tonight I am drinking chilled sake, a very national drink of a very international individual. I am used to drinking hot sake, but tonight is special. I think I prefer it over wine these days. The only thing missing is some raw fish. style_images/master/snapback.png Sounding very Japanese friendly there girl. Hot sake is the way to go, don't really like the cold kind so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Personally I prefer it cold... I had never had sake cold until an business dinner at a restaurant here in town - a waiter convinced us to try it. We were quite surprised and enjoyed cold sake very much and had to order more. He also suggested a few other fabulous dishes, in all it was a great night. A good waiter can truly enhance the dining experience (and up the budget!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasun Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 how is monday jutik jan? I'll be in new york style_images/master/snapback.png Seriously, you are coming to New York? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nané Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 A good waiter can truly enhance the dining experience (and up the budget!! ) style_images/master/snapback.png ... or down the budget About a year ago bunch of friends and I went to this newly opened Chinese restaurant. Our waiter was extremely nice and friendly from the first moment. He kept on bringing out different dishes and saying: "This one's on me." Later he let us in on a little secret - he had just found a new job and this was his last shift. We ended up paying practically nothing ... but he was tipped generously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nané Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Seriously, you are coming to New York? style_images/master/snapback.png I want NY !!! I want a bite of the big apple !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Seriously, you are coming to New York? style_images/master/snapback.png yes Sasun jan, I want to take a drive down and stay for few days, you know unwind, asumeq, Qerin helav jampa bolor@ sksetsin vaynasun@ dnel, ehhhhhhhH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Ed jan BAri JAnaparh / LAv Hangstatsy HAve fune Qeri Jan LA - Sushi Cindicat @ k@mna indz voch Azat@ ka voch el Edward@ Qerin YEkav MEr BAk@ Tululu Tu-lulu tu-lulu Ani Jan es yerg@ sovorel es ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Well, I'm sitting here drinking whiskey and listening to john prine. I know it's Anileve's Corner, but I'm feeling pretty comfortable here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I had a F'ed up day at work. Came home. Made a simple linguine pasta with tomato basil sauce, opened up a bottle of 2001 Foxen Pinot noir. Now I only have a glass and a half left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 (edited) I had a F'ed up day at work. Came home. Made a simple linguine pasta with tomato basil sauce, opened up a bottle of 2001 Foxen Pinot noir. Now I only have a glass and a half left. Well drink up bud I also had a hell week (actually the last three!) I had a deliverable today, but I was off-site due to the certification program I'm attending and so I had to leave others responsible for the actual launch. Everything was approved, QA'd, ready-to-roll.... Well - we had a case of last minute client revisions! Actually, it all went off without a hitch - but i was super-stressed out, knowing what was going on, but not being in a position to help or ensure that there were no mess-ups. I suppose you have to put faith in your team (I have such a hard time with this). So now, i'll pour myself another whiskey. Edited February 12, 2005 by vava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 ehhhhhh asi esor chxmem, Vava inch es xmum? I'm having glenlivet scotch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 (edited) ehhhhhh asi esor chxmem, Vava inch es xmum? I'm having glenlivet scotch style_images/master/snapback.png Wow! I also love the Speyside Malts! I'm drinking a 16 year old Glen Rothes (1989). It's not very popular, but it's exquisite. Edited February 12, 2005 by vava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 yes Sasun jan, I want to take a drive down and stay for few days, you know unwind, asumeq, Qerin helav jampa bolor@ sksetsin vaynasun@ dnel, ehhhhhhhH style_images/master/snapback.png Qerin ekav mer bak@ tururu tururu tururu... I feel like a million dollar man. Funny what 20 dollar bottle will do to you. I think I need to learn to drink on a daily basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 es eli xmum eq ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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